Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, but in easy-to-serve bar form. These bars offer the perfect blend of buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, caramelized pecan filling, giving you all the flavors of pecan pie in a portable, bite-sized treat.

They’re ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or when you simply crave the warm, nutty goodness of pecan pie but don’t want to make an entire pie. Whether you’re serving these as part of a holiday dessert spread or enjoying them with a cup of coffee, these pecan pie bars are sure to satisfy. And don’t worry, they’re just as delicious with or without any extra toppings like whipped cream or ice cream.

Kitchen Equipment Needed:
– 9×13-inch baking dish
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Parchment paper or non-stick spray

### Ingredients:

#### For the Crust:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

#### For the Filling:
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup light corn syrup
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped

### Directions:

1. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal later.

2. **Make the Crust**: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and softened butter. Using an electric mixer (or your hands), blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.

3. **Prepare the Filling**: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans until well combined.

4. **Add the Filling**: Pour the pecan mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

5. **Bake**: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top. The center should be slightly jiggly but not runny.

6. **Cool and Cut**: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

### Prep Time:
– 15 minutes

### Cook Time:
– 50 minutes

### Total Time:
– 1 hour 5 minutes

### Nutrition (per serving):
– Calories: ~300
– Protein: 4g
– Carbohydrates: 38g
– Fat: 17g
– Fiber: 2g
– Sugar: 26g
– Sodium: ~80mg

These Pecan Pie Bars deliver all the indulgent flavors of pecan pie in a simple, easy-to-make dessert. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or serve them chilled, they are sure to be a hit!

ecan Pie Bars

delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, but in easy-to-serve bar form. These bars offer the perfect blend of buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, caramelized pecan filling, giving you all the flavors of pecan pie in a portable, bite-sized treat.

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Equipment

• 9x13 inch baking dish
• Mixing bowls 
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Parchment paper or non-stick spray

Ingredients

  

• #### For the Crust:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• #### For the Filling:
• - 3 large eggs
• - 1 cup light corn syrup
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• - 2 cups pecans roughly chopped

Instructions

 

• **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
• **Make the Crust**: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and softened butter. Using an electric mixer (or your hands), blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
• **Prepare the Filling**: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans until well combined.
• **Add the Filling**: Pour the pecan mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
• **Bake**: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top. The center should be slightly jiggly but not runny.
• **Cool and Cut**: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
• ### Prep Time:
• - 15 minutes
• ### Cook Time:
• - 50 minutes
• ### Total Time:
• - 1 hour 5 minutes
• ### Nutrition (per serving):
• - Calories: ~300
• - Protein: 4g
• - Carbohydrates: 38g
• - Fat: 17g
• - Fiber: 2g
• - Sugar: 26g
• - Sodium: ~80mg
• These Pecan Pie Bars deliver all the indulgent flavors of pecan pie in a simple, easy-to-make dessert. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or serve them chilled, they are sure to be a hit!